Jumping out of an airplane is not something you do on a daily basis. So, it is normal to have some question. Most questions have been asked and answered.
We have made an overview with frequently asked questions. The questions have been classified per subject.
If you still have a question after reading this page, contact us during opening hours on +31 (0) 113-612910 or send us an email using the contactform on this website.
This is a question that is very hard to answer. Predicting the weather is still very difficult unfortunately. Especially a few days in advance.
We do however have a good idea of the weather forecast. To do so we use the same sources as the people who don’t fly or jump. Below this article you will find a few useful links to the website we use.
If you call us with the question what the weather will be like, we check these websites.
On the day of your jump we ask you to call us before you leave home to enquire about the weather conditions. We try to inform you correctly about the weather expectations for that day.
Of course we try to give you a good reading so you do not have to make the journey for nothing.
Windfinder.com Buienradar.nl Yr.noToo much wind, rain or low hanging clouds are a hinderance for jumping.
If you are in doubt about the weather always contact us before you want to leave home.
There is room for 5 people, one is the pilot and 4 passengers. You can book your jump together with a friend or family member and you will be sorted into the same flight.
The different times of the year have their advantages, there’s not really a time of year when the jumping is best. A jump is an unforgettable experience every time, also because of the different skies.
You can jump with a blue sky in the middle of summer, or with -10 above a snow-white landscape. Sometimes you can see towering clouds above the sea, a sunset or a thin layer of see-through clouds. It’s completely different every time.
Saying so in summer it’s very agreeable with a nice temperature.
People who are heavier than 105 kilos but no heavier than 115 kilos, can sometimes jump.
However, this is not always possible. The circumstances must be optimal, and your body must meet certain conditions too:
If you feel you qualify for above physical demands and want to jump, please contact us. After talking to us you can book your jump.
Yes, that is possible, but at your own risk. When you’re in the airplane your instructor will give you goggles. If you’re wearing contact lenses they should remain in.
For people wearing glasses we have bigger goggles that fit over your glasses.
It does sometimes occur that the goggles aren’t tight enough, then you will probably lose your glasses or contact lenses.
In practice it hardly happens but we can’t guarantee this unfortunately.
Fear of heights is a reason not to jump for many people, but this is not applicable with skydiving!
In the flight to 9000 ft you’re so high up in the sky that you don’t have any reference points to reference your altitude. This does not bother you on an airliner either. So, a Tandem jump is the perfect way to do something at height without feeling your acrophobia.
No, in The Netherlands you do not need a statement from a doctor to do a Tandem jump.
When you want to learn how to skydive solo you will need a medical statement.
A Tandem jump is relatively safe. The car journey to the airport is way more dangerous.
Skydive Zeeland is affiliated to the Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging voor Luchtvaart (KNVvL).
Dogs are welcome at our drop zone. Most probably there will be other dogs present.
Here are some obvious regulations we would like you to follow:
We have a simple club bar where you can order a drink or a bag of crisps.
100 meters further along is the new airport restaurant, Vliegveld Restaurant Midden Zeeland. They have a fully served terrace where they serve lunch and dinner.
That varies every day, in high season we sometimes do more than 30 jumps on a day. On quite days we do just a few.
Yes of course, this is very interesting to watch.
All the parachutes are re-packed into the container after a jump. This is an accurate job, so we ask our guests to keep off the packing mat where the parachute are lying and to not touch the parachutes.
You can make a reservation on our website. Reservations can not be made by phone. You can show up without a reservation, but then there is the possibility that we do not have any slots left. Booked jumps have priority.
Yes you can. The waiver/liability statement has to be signed by person jumping.
On the gift card is a unique code. If you fill in this code whilst booking online, the amount the gift card represent will be deducted.
The receipt will be sent to you by e-mail after completing the booking online.
Please contact us by email info@skydive-zeeland.nl to make changes to your booking.
Citizens of The Netherlands are normally insured through their health insurance. This can vary depending on what type of health insurance you have. Check with your insurance to clarify.
The reservation stays valid for 2 years after the date of purchase, within that period you can reschedule your jump.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you have to cancel your date. That leaves us time to fill the flights.
We are sorry to hear this. Sometimes you do not/can not jump due to unforeseen circumstances.
If the location is the reason why we can transfer your reservation to one of our other Skydiving centers on Texel or Ameland.
It’s also possible to change your booking to a scenic flight on Texel.
As a last resort the jump can be made by somebody else. Tandem jumps are booked in a name but are transferrable. So you can let somebody else jump on your reservation.
This can be done by giving away the jump or by selling the jump on Marktplaats. We do appreciate it if you send us the details of the new person to avoid misunderstandings.
The liability statement is also known as a waiver. This a short, concise legal agreement in which the skydiver states that he/she understands and accepts all possible risks that are involved with skydiving. Without a signed waiver/ liability statement we can not take you up in the air.
We ask everybody to call us before leaving from home. Just to check with us about the weather and whether we think it will be possible to jump that day.
We ask everybody to do so, so we know;
We ask everybody to do so, so we know;
You can purchase a gift card on our website. Your gift card will be sent to you by e-mail after the payment has been completed.
You can also buy a gift card at our drop zone:
Skydive Zeeland
Calandweg 44
4341RA Arnemuiden
After the payment is completed the gift card will be sent to you by e-mail
You will find a unique code on the gift card. If you fill in this code whilst booking online, the amount the gift card represent will be deducted.
You have a cancellation period that starts the moment you place your order and ends 14 days after. Please let us know if you wish to use your right of return within this period.
Both the gift cards and tandem jump bookings are valid for 2 years.
Yes, you can add this to your booking online or you can always decide to purchase this on site.
We are sorry to hear this. Sometimes you do not/can not jump due to unforeseen circumstances.
If the location is the reason why we can transfer your reservation to one of our other Skydiving centers on Texel or Ameland.
It’s also possible to change your booking to a scenic flight on Texel.
As a last resort the jump can be made by somebody else. Tandem jumps are booked in a name but are transferrable. So you can let somebody else jump on your reservation.
This can be done by giving away the jump or by selling the jump on Marktplaats. We do appreciate it if you send us the details of the new person to avoid misunderstandings.
No, we only send digital gift cards.
If you have a gift voucher from our website then contact us, often we can sort something out. Gift cards from external companies need to be used before they expire, contact the concerning company to ask about the possibilities.
Yes in theory it is possible but we prefer not to.
Are you unsure if you’re fit to jump? Then always consult your doctor; we are not medically trained so we can’t answer this question for you. It’s always your own decision to determine whether you are fit enough to jump.
If your shoulder has or still dislocates you should notify us. We will brief you in a different way so that you can jump.
No, in The Netherlands you do not need a doctor’s statement to do a Tandem jump.
Yes this is possible. Notify the team when you arrive at the centre. The instructor will give you a customized briefing. Make sure there´s someone present who can help you translate to sign language.
Quite often we can make this happen. Do not make a booking without contacting us first so we can determine whether or not we think it will be possible.
These types of jumps need more preparation and take up more time. During the weekends we’re often short on time, therefore we will want to book your tandem jump on a weekday.
It depends on your disability, please contact us before making your reservation.
There is room for 5 people, one is the pilot and 4 passengers. You can book your jump together with a friend or family member and you will be sorted into the same flight.
If you are planning to come and jump with more than two people, we will try and book your flights as close together as possible. It is often possible to go to the landing area to watch each other’s landings.
There is no age requirement in The Netherlands to do a Tandem jump. We do follow these guidelines to determine if we can and want to jump with someone:
Minimal age:
Maximum age:
Roughly speaking you should be about 6 years old to be able to jump.
* If you are underage you will need permission from a parent or guardian. They will have to sign the waiver for you. If your parents are not present we will need an evident signed letter stating you have permission to jump.
underage jumper permission formYou do not have to follow a course to do a Tandem jump. When you want to learn how to jump solo it will be necessary to follow a course.
To do a tandem jump we will give you a short briefing on the ground and in the airplane. So you know what to do and expect during the jump.
If you’re 18 years or older: Nothing (or just you’re friends and family).
If you are under age, you will need permission from a parent/guardian. They will have to sign your waiver. If a parent/guardian can not be present to sign the waiver, we will need a signed letter clearly stating permission to jump.
underage jumper permission formThe jump is from 9000 ft / 3000 meters.
You can leave your belongings with the people that have come to watch you. Or if you have come by yourself we can look after your stuff in the office/manifest.
Yes you can breathe normally during free fall. Sometimes one can find it a bit harder to breathe, often this because of stress or adrenaline.
The air temperature is a few degrees colder than on the ground. The temperature in the airplane is comfortable so don’t overdress. When the door opens you will be preoccupied with other things than the temperature.
Your speed will be around 180 km/h.
The flight to the top is about 20 minutes. Enough time to enjoy the fabulous views of Zeeland.
The free fall is about 30 seconds from 9000ft.
After the deployment of the parachute the flight is around 4 to 5 minutes.
No, this may seem so from the ground or when you’re a tandem passenger. But in reality you will still be travelling downwards.
Sometimes your instructor will let you steer the parachute, but this is not always possible.
The parachute is flared before landing just like an airplane to make the landing as comfortable as possible
A skydiver needs at least 1000 jumps before he/she can start the training to become an instructor. Before someone can start their Tandem training he/she needs to acquire experience as a junior instructor. These courses are quite intense.
The Tandem masters that work for Skydive Zeeland have between 5.000 and 20.000 jumps.
Wear clothes that can leave you to move freely. A dress or skirt is not very practical. We provide you with a jump suite that you can wear over your clothing.
The same goes for footwear. Shoes that are comfortable and closed. High heels, sandals and flip flops are not suitable for skydiving.
The drop zone / landing area is located south east of the runway, this is just next to the airport, so we are not in the way of the rest of the air traffic
Yes definitely, this is very nice to see. The landing area is a short drive and a few hundred meters walk. Cars can not be parked on or near the landing area, we want as little obstacles as possible when landing the parachutes.
A member of staff will explain how to get to the landing area.
Yes there is plenty of time to get to the landing area. The flight to 9000ft takes about 20 minutes, that leaves you 20 minutes to get to the landing area.
A member of staff will explain how to get to the landing area.
The van leaves after takeoff. You will be notified on time.
The tandem instructor has a specially made glove that holds the camera, this is how the instructor films your whole jump. The video starts when you’re still on the ground, then the amazing views during the flight, the whole free fall and the flight under the canopy, ending with the landing.
Yes, you can always decide to buy the handycam video when you’re at our skydive centre.
Yes they do. We highly recommend you get a video of your jump, especially if it is your first time! Many jumpers are excited to watch their video to re-experience the jump.
The first jump can be an overwhelming experience, there is so much adrenaline involved that watching you video after can make you relive the jump.
The video shots are edited after the jump and sent via e-mail. Read how it works on the special page explaining it.
The ai creates the 3 edits automatically. This can take anywhere between 1 and 4 hours. Read how it works on the page explaining it.
Whilst filming on the ground and during the flight we can sometimes film two people. The jump is filmed by the instructor, he can only film his/her passenger.
For safety reasons it is not possible to bring your own camera equipment during a tandem jump. To be qualified to take a camera when skydiving you need at least 200 solo jumps and a B-licence.
We can most likely help you. We archive all our videos. Please send us an e-mail with your name and the date you jumped. We can then send you the video.
It is not possible to jump with an outside cameraman. The airplane only fits two tandems – 4 people.
Yes, your experience can include images as well. This depends on what product you select.
Skydive Zeeland BV
Calandweg 44
4341RA Arnemuiden
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 113-612910
The train arrives every half an hour in Arnemuiden, but then there’s still about 10km to the airport. There is no public transport to the airport. Taxi’s need to be pre-booked as it’s a small village.
During weekdays we sometimes have time to pick you up from the station, always speak to us before counting on this option.
There’s all sorts of activity at the airport. You can go gliding, do a sightseeing flight, take a flying lesson or go for a meal at Restaurant Midden Zeeland.
In summer the airport organizes events and shows. For more information look on www.vliegveldzeeland.nl.
Look on the tourist information website to see what else Zeeland has to offer.
